9 kids are receiving therapy for COVID proper now at Makario Youngsters`s Hospital and Head of the Paediatric Ward says that that is the best variety of hospitalisations because the pandemic broke out. Dr. Avraam Elia referred to as on dad and mom as soon as once more to vaccinate their children.
Dr. Elia instructed the Cyprus Information Company that the age of kids who’re receiving therapy ranges from one month to 10 years previous. Eight are beneath 5.
He stated that they don’t seem to be at risk and the key symptom is fever. Dr. Elia stated there may be concern over the unfold of the virus locally which results in children turning into contaminated as properly and those that are unvaccinated are essentially the most weak.
Based on Dr. Elia occupancy proper now reaches 90% but when there’s a want for extra hospitalisations they are going to make rules for all kids to get therapy as Makario Hospital is the reference hospital for youngsters with COVID.
He stated that every one dad and mom ought to get their children inoculated as a result of with out the vaccine we run the danger of an infection and likewise of disrupting the operation of colleges. If essential, he added, colleges ought to stay closed for a brief time frame and never for extended durations.
Dr. Elia additionally stated that he’s not in favour of a lockdown and stated that every one among us ought to assume his/her obligations. He stated that almost all of residents have proven a accountable stance and behavior and obtained vaccinated and they need to not pay for the irresponsible stance of the few.